Under the current administration, which theory provides the most
insight in terms of effective policy implementation? Why? Based on
these theories, how do we know policy implementation is occurrin
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What is the difference between policy development and policy impl
ementation? Who are the key players in policy implementation? Ho
w important are each of the key players in determining the success
of policy implementation?

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Which policy implementers have the most power? Why? What happ
ens when the policy implementer tries to implement unclear polici
es? How do legislative bodies make it difficult for administrators to
implement policy?

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How do limited resources affect policy implementation? If the laws
are already passed, how can pressure groups and political organiz
ations influence policy implementation?

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How does effective policy implementation improve the delivery of
public goods and services? What is the role of private industry in th
e implementation of public policy?

Individual Assignment: Theories Paper
-Resources: University Library
-Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper analyzing theories and approach
es of policy implementation. Address the following in your paper:
• -Describe at least three major policy implementation approaches a
nd the theorists associated with these approaches.
• -Identify the most effective approach and explain why it is the mos
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What is an effective approach in identifying key actors in the imple
mentation process? How do the media and constituents together a
dvocate the revisions of programs and policies and shape public o
pinion?

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How do the media affect policy implementation? How do proposed
faith-based initiatives influence the policy implementation process
? Who are the players

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What policies or programs might be appropriate for implementatio
n by not-for-profit or community organizations? What might be the
influence of effective implementation if it were directed at a federa
l level instead of a state or local level? Is it a good idea to shift pow
er from the federal government to states and localities? Why or wh
y not?

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How do you measure political influence? What are the advantages
and disadvantages of political influence? Is the shaping of public o
pinion by external influences good or bad for effective policy imple
mentation? Why or why not?

Individual Assignment: Obstacles and Constraints Paper
-Resources: University Library, Internet
-Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper identifying a current issue that d
emonstrates a disconnect between the development of a policy an
d its implementation. In the early 1990s, for example, Congress ma
ndated state and local governments add 100,000 new police officer
s but did not provide long-term funding for these officers. In your
paper, identify the specific obstacles and constraints that generate
d the disconnect in your selected issue.
• -Format your paper according to APA standards.
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Learning Team Assignment: Policy Implementation Paper
Resources: University Library, Internet-Select a congressionally ma
ndated program such as HeadStart, the Women Infant and Childre
n program, No Child Left Behind Act, the Telecommunications Act,
and so forth.-Obtain instructor approval for the selected program.

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How can evaluators use feedback to further their own agendas? Ho
w can media involvement help or hinder the evaluation process? W
hat are some of the reasons evaluation research has minimal influ
ence on programs? Why is it difficult to change or terminate a prog
ram?

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Which evaluation theory provides developers and implementers th
e best insight into appropriate implementation revisions? Why? Wh
en would you use a formative evaluation? When would you use a s
ummative evaluation?

Individual Assignment: Implementation Memo
-Resources: University Library, Internet
-Assume you are the mayor of a small rural town and have receive
d a large federal grant to fund a daycare program for unwed teena
ge mothers. The intent of the mandated program is to allow these
mothers to continue their education.
-Write a 350- to 700-word memo to the town council in which you:
-Outline the implementation of the program.
-Identify two groups who support the program and two groups wh
o oppose the program.

Learning Team Assignment: Implementation Memo Presentation
-Resources: Individual assignment Implementation Memo
-Evaluate each team member’s individual analysis of the program i
dentified in the Implementation Memo due in Week Three.
-Prepare an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation,
with speaker’s notes, including the following information:
-Expand on the memo delivered by the mayor to the town council.

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What is the relative importance of feedback from both internal and
external sources? How does feedback from external constituents a
ffect policy implementation?

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What are some positive and negative impacts of policy evaluation
on programs? Why do negative evaluations not always result in dec
reased funding for ineffective programs?

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Individual Assignment: Policy Evaluation Paper
-Resources: Electronic Reserve Readings, Internet, University Librar
y
-Locate at least two articles that demonstrate different methods of
public policy evaluation.
-Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper comparing and contrasting the
methods in the selected articles. Include the following in your pap
er:
-A description of the evaluation methods
-The factors that affected the policy evaluations

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Learning Team Assignment: Theories and Approaches of Policy Eval
uation Paper
-Resources: Program chosen for Policy Implementation Paper from
Week Two.
-Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you complete the foll
owing:
-Analyze the theories and approaches of policy evaluation.
-Identify the policy evaluation theory that would be most appropri
ate for determining the effectiveness of your selected program.

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Describe a situation where a change is warranted based on feedba
ck but is impractical because of realistic considerations. What are t
he implications of this scenario?

Learning Team Assignment: Policy Evaluation Findings and Recom
mendations Paper
-Resources: Policy Implementation Paper from Week Two, Internet,
University Library
-Evaluate the program chosen for the Policy Implementation Paper
due in Week Two, summarize the information to date, and develop
a recommendation for modifying the program based on program p
olicy evaluation.

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